Cover of the textbook On Screen B1+ - Student's Book

The key answer of exercise 2

The key to exercise solutions in chapter Language Knowledge 3 for the textbook On Screen B1+ - Student's Book with authors Virginia Evans and Jenny Dooley from Express Publishing

Question

  1. Read the text and for each gap 1-8 decide which word best fits each gap. What style is the text written in?
  2. Use the information in the text to write an email to your English friend who can't decide what career to follow.

Answer

  1. 1) decision; 2) construction; 3) designer; 4) expensive; 5) government; 6) counsellor; 7) suitable; 8) appealing; The text is written in informal style (short verb forms: don't let; everyday language: a few tips; addressing the reader directly: you).
  2. Dear John, Thanks for your email. I'm sorry that you can't decide what career to follow. Choosing what career to follow is an important decision and I have a few ideas that might help.
  3. First, you should evaluate your skills. For example, if you are good at fixing or making things, then a career in carpentry or car repair may be your thing. Secondly you could go on a course and learn a special skill. These can be expensive, but you can find out what government programmes are available to help pay for them. Finally, you could talk to your school's career guidance counsellor to help you decide which jobs would you. Don't rush into your decision and consider all your options. Let me know how you get on. Good luck!